AT-AT found in the wild!




Our roving reporter RedLeader76 found and bought the new AT-AT at the local CT
Toy's 'R Us store. The total cost was $105.99. Be on the look out for this monster at places that might break the street date. Happy hunting!

DewbackPatrol's AT-AT Pictorial




Hasbro's new and improved AT-AT has arrived and is due in stores in August! Click here for DewbackPatrol's AT-AT pictorial.

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #8




How about some new figures in classic colors similar to Rebelscum's April Fool's Day prank? And, what's really going to be a part of that Ultimate Hoth Battle Pack? Don't click here if you want to find out.

Entertainment Earth Posts Pre-Orders!





Were you wondering what happend to those comic packs that were comfirmed many months ago? Well Entertainment Earth has just posted a pre-order for 3 of them plus a mystery one down the road. The four of them will cost you $69.99 plus shipping. To pre-order click here!

DewbackPatrol: The Vintage Collection FOUND in the US




DewbackPatrol's own VaderRed snagged some of the new Vintage collection today at TRU. He then alerted me who picked up the AT-AT Commander for myself and Leia and Boba Fett for Empire1980. And here's a tip to others who find them at TRU...all shelf tags read $7.49 but they ring up at $9.99. It doesn't hurt to ask if you can get it for $7.49. AND, TRU is currently running a Buy 1, get 1 50% off sale on all SW toys! Good times people!

DewbackPatrol: The Vintage Collection First Impressions




DewbackPatrol's own RedLeader76 stopped by the forums to give us his quick first impressions of The Vintage Collection. Click below to check it out.

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #7




Can we have some lame answers please? Click here to find out.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, we take a look at Obi-Wan Kenobi from Revenge of the Sith. Do we have the definitive version or can he be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread".

A Digested Look at the Legacy Collection





Dewbackpatrol's Empire (AKA John Fagan) joined a collection of Star Wars sites in determining the best figures from the Legacy Collection in a piece done by our friends over at Jedi Temple Archives. Take a look at what figures were given All-Star ranking status as voted by the Star Wars collecting community.

Where Did All the Figures Go????




I made my daily stop at Walmart only to find that there were a ton of figures that were on the pegs yesterday that have gone missing. I noticed that they were all Plo Koon and Saesee Tiin. I wonder if they are in the process of clearancing them out or if they were sent back to Hasbro.

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #6




Are there more cuts planned in the realistic line? Can we look forward to more troop builder figures with super-duper articulation? Click here to find out Hasbro's answers.

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A Contest Results




Today we have the results of DewbackPatrol's first contest! As a reminder, all you had to do was submit a question for an upcoming Hasbro Q&A session in our forums and we entered your name into a random drawing to win the very cool Hasbro Remote Controlled Republic Gunship (see below). The winner is also receiving a secret non-SW figure. We can now reveal that the non-Star Wars figure is none other that Snake Eyes from G.I.Joe (trenchcoat version). A big thank you to Hasbro and HunterPR (especially Joe and Dan) for donating the Gunship and figure.

And now the WINNER of the Remote Controlled Gunship and Snake Eyes is... BibFortuna15 (aka Jason D). Expect the items to arrive in about a week or so Jason. DewbackPatrol will be picking up the shipping tab. Enjoy!

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" Bossk

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, we take a look at everybody's second favorite bounty hunter - Bossk. Are the versions we have good enough to be the definitive or can he be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread".

ComiCONN

Dewbackpatrol is back with a review of ComiCONN. Check out all the cool Star Wars stuff that was seen, found, and bought! If you get a chance get down there today! More after the jump.

NEW Hasbro Saga Legends Images





Hasbro has released some new Hi-Rez images of Saga Legends. There really aren't to many figures that we didn't see in 2009's Saga Legends but there is a new Battle Droid two pack! Don't forget to take a look at the new assortment of weapons featured in the weapons lockers.

NEW Hasbro Clone Wars Images





Hasbro has released some new Hi-Rez images of the Clone Wars line. There isn't much new news on the figures being offered, but there are some great new photos of figure vehicle packs and a couple new Battlepacks!

NEW Hasbro Vintage Collection Images





Hasbro has released some new Hi-Rez images of the Vintage Collection. Readers of Dewbackpatrol won't see too many new things here as most of these were seen at Toy Fair, but there is a good look at a new battlepack. Click through to see!

NEW Hasbro offer???





Our roving reporter RedLeader76 noticed the following sticker on figures at a local Wal-Mart. Appearently Hasbro is offering the chance to win 2 Celebration V vip tickets instantly. Good luck to all! As a consolation prize, humidity, heat, sweat, and body odor are free (only if you attend Celebration 5 in Orlando in August).

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #5




Why not release troop builders with a variety of sculpted heads? How about a nifty "first release" sticker on new vintage line figures that have never been made? Click here to find out Hasbro's answers.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" Nikto Jedi

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, we take a look at the Nikto Jedi. Is this figure good enough to be the definitive version or can he be improved by Hasbro? Do you even want a new super-articulated version? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread".

Comic Packs FINALLY Land in Connecticut!





After lots of hunting, the comic packs finally hit in Connecticut. Thanks to the two coupons I got through Toys R Us and Facebook, I even saved $10! Hit those Targets and keep your fingers crossed. It seems that these are only one per case.

Clone Wars Wave 7 Reviewed!





We are back with a review of Clone Wars wave 7. In Empire's opinion this is probably one of the best waves to hit shelves for the Clone Wars. We have reviews of Aayla Secura, Hondo, Ohnaka, and Commander Bly.

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #4




This week we have an official new figure confirmation and it goes hand in hand with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column! Click here to find out who.

Nahdar Vebb the short-lived Clone Wars Jedi has arrived!





I arrived home today to find my son's Nahdar Vebb in the mail as I do not collect CW. I must admit, it reminds me of the old days waiting months for a figure to arrive in the mail and then as soon as it was forgotten... it arrived! Now the torch has been passed to a new generation (except for the rocket firing Boba Fett of course - that one is mine, mine, mine!)

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" AT-AT Driver

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, we take on the AT-AT Driver. Is there a figure good enough to be the definitive version or can he be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". We are just about to close out the dewback thread. Despite the recent Wal-Mart exclusive dewback, it seems fans still want a classic OT version as seen in the original ANH.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" The DEWBACK!

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, we take on the dewback. I know, the dewback is not a traditional figure but let's just have fun with it. Is there a dewback good enough to be the definitive version or can it be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". We are just about to close out the 4-Lom thread. It's looking like at the moment, 4-Lom is definately definitive.

The EE Exclusive Rogue Squadron Comic Pack has arrived!





I already received the Entertainment Earth shared internet exclusive comic pack of X-Wing Rogue Squadron's Plourr Ilo and Dllr Nep in the mail today. I was not sure if the pack was worth the cost but I must say it is my favorite of the 3. I could always use new pilots for my pilots display.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" 4-LOM

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, I take on 4-LOM. Is there a figure good enough to be the definitive version or can he be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". Here is our current tally: Already Definitive Figures (don't redo these Hasbro): 2-1B Joh Yowza Zuckuss In need of an updated version: Endor Rebel Soldier

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" Tusken Raiders

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, I take on the Tusken Raiders. Is there a figure good enough to be the definitive version or can he be improved by Hasbro? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". Here is our current tally: Already Definitive Figures (don't redo the Hasbro): 2-1B Joh Yowza Zuckuss In need of an updated version: Endor Rebel Soldier

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A 2010 #3




Will Hasbro finally release a Hoth Echo Base Trooper to update the vintage version? Or do they think that they already have? And, what's going on with the last Legacy wave? Click here to find out the answers.

What Vintage figures still need to be re-made in the modern line?





That question is answered on DewbackPatrol's Vintage Updates page. On this page we will keep a running list of vintage Kenner figures that are still in need of modern Hasbro updates. As new or contradictory information comes in we will modify the list. As new figures are made we will cross them off the list. So go ahead and take the jump to find out who still needs to made after almost 15 years of the modern figure line!

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures"Joh Yowza

DewbackPatrol is back with our "Defining Definitive Figures" column. Today, Inquisitor Glokta takes on Joh Yowza! Is this figure good enough to be the definitive version or can he be improved? Feel free to join in on the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". Here is our current tally: Already Definitive Figures (don't redo the Hasbro): 2-1B Zuckuss In need of an updated version: Endor Rebel Soldier

Exclusive Wal-Mart Comic Packs have arrived!





I found them today at a local Wal-Mart in the NorthEast. It appears that the Storm Commando set is being packed 2-1. This is probably a good idea. Happy hunting! I think these will be plentiful.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" Endor Rebel Soldier

We are introducing a new feature at DewbackPatrol called "Defining Definitive Figures". We are going to try and answer the question: Is the figure we have from Hasbro good enough to be the definitive version or can it be improved? There is no set schedule but we plan to make our way through plenty of figures. Our third figure is the Endor Rebel Soldier (to the left). Feel free to join the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". This will be a great tool to let Hasbro know who we want updated and who we do not want to waste time on (AKA The Rancor Keeper).

Good New.... Bad News!





The comic pack of Plour Ilo & Dllr Nep (Rouge Squadron) was dropped by Walmart and picked up by Entertainment Earth. Thats the good news. The bad news... It is going to cost you $17.99 plus shipping. High priced considering what Walmart charges. I for one will be sitting this one out and hoping that some of these will hit Rite Aid like the last Entertainment Earth exclusives did. If you want to preorder click HERE.

Dewback Patrol Members Having More Luck at Target.





Dewback Patrol member Redleader stopped off at a Target this weekend and much to his surpise he found not 1, but 6 TIE Fighters on clearance ($9.99 a pop!). Make sure to check those Targets and not just in the Star Wars isle as they have popped up on end caps all over the place.

Clone Wars Hyena Bomber Images Hit the Web





The fine folks at Jedi Defender have scored some images of a Hyena Bomber prototype. Take a look after the jump there are plenty of images to view.

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures" ZUCKUSS

We are introducing a new feature at DewbackPatrol called "Defining Definitive Figures". We are going to try and answer the question: Is the figure we have from Hasbro good enough to be the definitive version or can it be improved? There is no set schedule but we plan to make our way through plenty of figures. Inquisitor Glokta is here with our second figure Zuckuss (to the left). Feel free to join the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". This will be a great tool to let Hasbro know who we want updated and who we do not want to waste time on (AKA The Rancor Keeper).

Who's in the box?




So I order the new Cloud City Wing Guard from from Hasbro Toy Shop. I definately wondered how the "new" version could be out when it wasn't mentioned in any upcoming case packs. But Hasbro Toy Shop has had a great record for me with identifying proper build-a-droid parts, packing the correct items, etc. Later that day after mentioning the purchase on our forums, Empire1980 tells me that he hears it was a BAD move (no pun intended) to order this figure. After all, I already have 2 of the black Bespin guards and don't need any more. So what did I get? Did I win out or lose out? Click below to find out.

Clone Wars Turbo Tank for $24.98





My regular Friday lunch run to Target finally paid off! A Turbo Tank for $24.98! That is 75% off the retail price. Better check those Targets for any remain Turbo Tank goodness! [*Update 3/6: Empire1980 later purchased 2 Target exclusive TIE Fighters for $9.99 each. It was a good week of hunting! ~ Rozwell]

Clone Wars Figures for $6.00???




Our intrepid hunter RedLeader76 found Clone Wars figures for $6.00 at a Wal-Mart in CT so he snapped a pic with his phone. Is this the beginning of the price drop mentioned at Toy Fair???

DewbackPatrol's "Defining Definitive Figures"

We are introducing a new feature at DewbackPatrol called "Defining Definitive Figures". We are going to try and answer the question: Is the figure we have from Hasbro good enough to be the definitive version or can it be improved? There is no set schedule but we plan to make our way through plenty of figures. Empire1980 is going to start us off with 2-1B (to the left). Feel free to join the discussion. After about a week or so we will decide if the figure needs to be updated or not and list them in the "Figures Defined thread". This will be a great tool to let Hasbro know who we want updated and who we do not want to waste time on (AKA The Rancor Keeper).

DewbackPatrol's Hasbro Q&A Contest




DewbackPatrol's first contest is here! All you have to do is submit a question for an upcoming Hasbro Q&A session in our forums and we will enter your name into a random drawing to win the very cool Hasbro Remote Controlled Republic Gunship (see below). The winner will also receive a secret non-SW figure. Names will only be entered once even if multiple questions are submitted. A big thank you to Hasbro and HunterPR (especially Joe and Dan) for donating the Gunship and figure.

AT-STs for $15.00




Now might be the time to get out to Wal-Mart and seach for those AT-STs. Rumor has it that Wal-Marts get permission to reduce to clearance at the beginning of the month. I managed to pick up 3 for about $45.00. For the math challenged, that's $15.00 each. Make sure to use the coupon as they would have cost $20.00 each.